I finally rode the a-bicycle around the block. Sadly, I don't think it's the solution to my problem. I can only cycle it about twice walking speed, so it would still take me about 25 minutes to cycle the 2.5 miles. I would not want to cycle it along the road or any rough surface. It is very unstable. My forearms would grow huge trying to control it. The saddle wobbled about. After cycling it around the block, I notice the plastic shim in the seat tube had split and fallen out.
Shame, if it was a bit faster, a bit more stable, more robust, it could be option. I think I will donate it to Reading Bicycle Kitchen. They can have fun playing with it.